Technical Service Representative - Automotive Coatings

PPG Industries (UK) Limited

Brooks Township (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation & holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
Voluntary benefits

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Technical Service Representative to join the Automotive OEM Optima Solutions team in Michigan. Onsite role at Magna Mirrors location in Newaygo, you will deliver technical service, build customer partnerships, and support coatings applications.

You will troubleshoot, expand inventory turns, coordinate with internal teams, and support projects while adhering to safety practices. High school diploma, 2+ years plant experience, MS Office proficiency, and ability to lift 30 lbs are

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years of related experience in a plant environment.
  • Prior application troubleshooting experience; experience with automotive coatings, adhesives or sealants would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure customer satisfaction by providing technical service/support on a wide range of products and application techniques.
  • Build sales position by establishing strong customer relationships at all levels, providing resolution to customer's concerns, and quickly troubleshooting problems.
  • Implement strategies to help manage customer inventory programs, increase inventory turns, reduce product obsolescence, and maximize freight advantages.
  • Communicate regular updates to internal PPG technical teams and account management.
  • Provide resolutions to customer inquiries, application process monitoring, inventory, material ordering, and hands-on support.
  • Follow safe work practices, with mechanical aptitude to explain complex ideas across technical, production and non-technical personnel to satisfy customer requirements.
  • May support customer projects and assist with process improvements.
  • Service other PPG automotive coatings customers in surrounding areas to support the sales and service team as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Teamwork
Problem solving
Customer service
Lift 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ready to accelerate your career? Join PPG's Automotive OEM Optima Solutions team and work alongside a major automotive customer in Michigan. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of automotive innovation, build strong customer partnerships, and help deliver solutions that keep the industry moving forward.

As a Technical Service Representative, you will serve as an onsite PPG representative, ensuring customer satisfaction with our Automotive Coatings products. You will deliver exceptional customer service with a strong focus on product expertise, continuous improvement and effective problem resolution.

Specialized training will be provided for the role. This position reports to the Optima Solutions Regional Manager, and is based onsite at the Magna Mirrors location in Newaygo, MI.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by providing technical service/support on a wide range of products and application techniques.
  • Build sales position by establishing strong customer relationships at all levels, providing resolution to customer's concerns, and quickly troubleshooting problems.
  • Implement strategies to help manage customer inventory programs increase inventory turns, reduce product obsolescence, and maximize freight advantages.
  • Communicate regular updates to internal PPG technical teams and account management.
  • Provide resolutions to customer inquiries, application process monitoring, inventory, material ordering, and hands‑on support.
  • Follow safe work practices, with mechanical aptitude to explain complex ideas across technical, production and non‑technical personnel to satisfy customer requirements.
  • May support customer projects and assist with process improvements.
  • Service other PPG automotive coatings customers in surrounding areas to support the sales and service team as needed.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years of related experience working in a plant environment.
  • Prior application troubleshooting experience; Experience with automotive coatings, adhesives or sealants would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Thrives in a team‑based environment, partnering with others to solve challenges.
  • Comfortable working in a customer production environment, around automated equipment, and be able lift 30 lbs. on a limited basis.
  • Willingness to work evening or weekend on an as needed basis.

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PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.


Sobre nós:

PPG: PROTEGEMOS E EMBELEZAMOS O MUNDO

Por meio da liderança em inovação, sustentabilidade e cor, a PPG ajuda clientes dos mercados industrial, de transporte, produtos de consumo e construção, assim como do setor de pós‑vendas, a melhorar mais superfícies de mais maneiras do que qualquer outra empresa. Para saber mais, visite www.ppg.com e siga @PPG no X.

The PPG Way 2030
Somos defensores dos nossos clientes

Proativos. Ousados. Confiáveis. Tudo o que fazemos começa com nossos clientes. Ouvimos,

agimos rapidamente e não paramos até resolver seus maiores desafios. Quando nossos

clientes vencem, todos nós crescemos.

Agimos com propósito e rapidez

Ágeis. Orientados por dados. Empoderados. Assumimos riscos inteligentes para nos mantermos à frente da concorrência. Trabalhamos de forma proativa e ágil, utilizando dados de qualidade para desenvolver soluções que geram valor.

Somos excelentes executores

Produtivos. Colaborativos. Responsáveis. Independentemente do nosso papel,

identificamos problemas, assumimos a responsabilidade e sempre trazemos soluções.

Somos proativos e responsivos para impulsionar a melhoria contínua e entregar resultados.

Apoiamos nossos profissionais da linha de frente — o rosto da PPG para nossos clientes.

Competimos para vencer

Focados no futuro. Determinados. Ambiciosos. Somos apaixonados por expandir nossos

negócios e vencer juntos com nossos clientes. Entregamos resultados, adotamos novas

tecnologias e usamos agilidade e velocidade como vantagens estratégicas.

Somos PPG orgulhosos

Fortes. Unidos. Apaixonados. Trabalhamos com segurança, agimos com integridade e valorizamos nossas perspectivas diversas. Celebramos conquistas e nos orgulhamos do impacto positivo que criamos juntos para proteger e embelezar o mundo.

Na PPG, utilizamos IA no processo de contratação para torná‑lo mais eficiente. As ferramentas de IA não tomam decisões de contratação. Você pode saber mais acessando https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e-mail para recruiting@ppg.com.

As faixas salariais e os benefícios da PPG podem variar conforme a localização, o que nos permite compensar os funcionários de forma competitiva em diferentes mercados geográficos. A PPG considera vários fatores ao tomar decisões de remuneração, incluindo, mas não se limitando a, habilidades, experiência e treinamento, qualificações e educação, licenças e certificações, além de outras necessidades organizacionais. Outros incentivos podem ser aplicados.

Nossos programas de benefícios aos funcionários são projetados para apoiar a saúde e o bem‑vindo dos nossos colaboradores. Quaisquer coberturas de seguro e benefícios estarão de acordo com os termos e condições dos planos aplicáveis e dos documentos reguladores associados.Os benefícios serão discutidos com você pelo seu recrutador durante o processo de contratação.

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